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Ethereum Whale Dumps $132M Bitcoin to Buy 53,000 ETH

  The $132 Million Bet: Why a Whale Just Traded Bitcoin for Ethereum Co-produced by Daniel Aharonoff and DigitalDan As the chief editor of ethdan.me, I've learned to watch what the money does, not what the market says. And right now, the money is saying something remarkable: while most traders were busy panicking about hot inflation data and dumping everything, one whale spent five days quietly selling Bitcoin and buying Ethereum — $132 million worth of it. That's not a hedge. That's a conviction trade. Let's talk about what it means. Ethereum Whale Buys 53,095 ETH in Five Days — Here's What Happened According to on-chain tracking from EmberCN, one whale — or possibly an institution — sold 1,601.1 BTC over five days for roughly $132 million in USDC, then turned around and bought 53,095 ETH at an average price of about $2,497. In just the latest day of that run, it swapped 288.9 BTC for $23.48 million in USDC and immediately bought 9,820 ETH. Now here's th...
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Polygon Co-founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Back from Day-to-Day Operations: What Does This Mean for the Network?

Co-founder of Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon, Jaynti Kanani, Steps Back from Day-to-Day Operations

In a recent announcement, Jaynti Kanani, co-founder of Polygon, revealed his decision to step back from the day-to-day operations of the network. Kanani, who co-founded Polygon in 2017 alongside Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun, shared his plans in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday. While he will no longer be involved in the daily grind, Kanani expressed his commitment to continue contributing to and supporting Polygon from the sidelines.

Sandeep Nailwal, another co-founder of Polygon, responded to Kanani's post with mixed emotions, acknowledging the value of their partnership and expressing a desire for a longer journey together. However, Nailwal also recognized the importance of individuals pursuing new adventures and personal growth.

Polygon Labs, the company behind the network, experienced a shakeup in its executive team back in July. Chief Legal Officer Marc Boiron was promoted to CEO, while President Ryan Wyatt transitioned into an advisory role. These changes reflect the company's commitment to strategic leadership and innovation.

Despite Kanani's departure, the news has had no immediate impact on the native token of the Polygon network, MATIC. The token has remained stable in the $0.55 to $0.58 range since the beginning of the month and currently holds a price of $0.58, reflecting a 3.5% increase in the last 24 hours.

When contacted by CoinDesk, Polygon declined to provide any comments regarding Kanani's departure.

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